Bancroft dog-beating suspect found at home after skipping court date

7:06 AM,
Jan. 29, 2014

Cody Phillips, 26, of Bancroft, is accused of beating his dog to death.

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Gannett Wisconsin Media

The man wanted for failing to appear in court Monday to answer charges that he beat his dog to death with a hammer has been found and is back in the Portage County Jail.

Cody Phillips, 26, of Bancroft was found at his home this morning after Portage County Circuit Judge Thomas Flugaur issued a warrant for his arrest Monday, according to Portage County Lt. Jim Pozniak. He said Phillips was cooperative when officers arrived.

Pozniak said officers received the arrest warrant this morning and he wasn't sure if officers checked the home after he failed to appear in court Monday. ...